Yes!!! Today, my “local” American Football team, the San Francisco 49ers (who are actually based in the San Jose / Santa Clara area) defeated the Green Bay Packers by the score of 37 to 20 (and it really wasn’t that close) in the NFL National Conference championship game. Now, on we move on to face the Kansas City Chiefs in two weeks at a neutral location (Miami, Florida) for Superbowl LIV (that’s 54 for those of you who don’t know your Roman numerals). | |
This is a hard game for me because although I’m a lifetime supporter of the “Niners”, but I was born in Kansas City and, until the 1990’s, supported the Chiefs as my “AFC” (American Football Conference) team. The 49ers are in the Western Division of the National Football Conference (“NFC”). So, either way, I can’t “lose” the game, but I sure will be rooting for the Red and Gold. Go Niners!!! | |
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On This Day In: | |
2019 | Are Your Dogs Barking? |
Dangerous Waistcoats | |
2018 | And 40+ Years Later? |
2017 | He Is Alone |
2016 | Compensation |
2015 | Charlie Redux |
2014 | The Crux |
2013 | Erosion And Rechannelling |
Alliance, n. | |
2012 | How Many Thought… (One I Know Of) |
Choices And Decisions | |
2011 | Speed Spoils |
Simply Intended | |
2010 | A Second 4 Hour Jog |
Posts Tagged ‘Green Bay Packers’
On To Superbowl LIV (54)!!
Posted in Pictures, Sports, tagged AFC, American Football Conference, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Florida, National Football Conference, National Football League, NFC, NFL, Picture of Me, San Francisco 49ers, Sports, Superbowl LIV on January 19, 2020| Leave a Comment »
No Flags League
Posted in Philosophy, Sports, tagged American Football, Green Bay Packers, NFL, On Breaking The Rules, Pass Interferance, Philosophy, San Francisco 49ers, Sports on January 5, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Today the San Francisco Forty Niners won their wildcard playoff game against the Green Bay Packers by 23 to 20! Go Niners!! | |
While I am obviously happy with the result, I am increasingly frustrated by watching the “game”. Not just this game – all NFL (National Football League) games. It really seems to me as if the refs (League?) have decided not to play the games by the rules. The most egregious of these “no-calls” is pass interference. Basically, a defender is allowed to butt / jam an offensive receiver once during the first five yards from the line of scrimmage (where the play starts). After that, anything but “incidental” contact is considered “pass interference” until the ball touches the offensive player. There are also a couple of ancillary rules, for example, a defensive player must “play the ball”. This means the defender cannot watch the offensive player and then knock the ball away while making no attempt to see where the ball is. Another rule is that both players have the right to catch the ball once it is in the air. This also means an offensive player cannot strike the defensive player while the ball is in the air. | |
What is actually happening is that both teams’ players are now fighting each other in and after the 5-yard zone and before and after the ball is in the air. And the Ref’s are letting them (the players) “play on”. “Letting the players, play” is TV commentator speak for players breaking the rules and the refs doing nothing about it. It has gotten so bad that at least one team (the Seattle Seahawks) coaches their team to “play aggressively” (i.e. ignore the rules) because they “know” the refs won’t throw a flag on every play. | |
The problem, of course, is the coaches are correct because the League allows it, not because the refs won’t do it. In reality, if the League instructed the refs (and advised the teams) that these tactics are in violation of the rules and penalties should (will) be enforced from the start of each game, then the refs would comply, the coaches and players would recognize the rules are being enforced and they would then stop breaking the rules. | |
Now before any Seattle fans get all bent out of shape by my comments, let me just say: I’ve noticed over the last few weeks that the Niners have begun to play the same “aggressive” game. I am not excusing my team, just as I am not accusing the Seahawks, in specific. My accusation is against the NFL. You either have rules and throw flags when the rules are violated or you get rid of the rules which you don’t want to consistently (and fairly) enforce. It seems like a simple choice to me… | |
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On This Day In: | |
2013 | Spoiling For Fame? |
2012 | How Many? |
2011 | Too Tired To Chat Much |
2010 | I Must Be Crazy!! |
Just Cheesy!
Posted in Diets, Faith Family and Friends, Running, Sports, tagged American Football, Diets, Family and Friends, Green Bay Packers, Slow jogging, Sports, Super Bowl XLV results on February 7, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Well, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburg Steelers in the Super Bowl. It was a pretty good game, too. Curiously, even though they seemed to be able to run effectively, the Steelers kept trying to pass (not so effectively). The Pack did not run much and didn’t try to (often). The Pack did manage to get off a couple of 4 to 7 yard runs every now and then though. Just enough to keep the Steelers honest. The game was closer than my prediction and ended up 31 to 25. | |
As predicted, the Packers jumped out to an early lead and the Steelers managed a comeback. The Packers ended up with their two best defensive backs injured in the first half (Woodson was out for the entire second half), so the Steelers were able to get some air yardage and close the score. In the final analysis, there were three Steelers turnovers – a fumble and two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), and that was the difference. As I said, it’ll come down to who plays better, the Pack’s defensive backs or the Steelers’ front seven. Without the Packer injuries it would not have been as close as it turned out. | |
Kudos to both teams for great seasons and an entertaining game! | |
And thanks to my sister, Carm, for hosting the party – family and good food! It doesn’t get much better than that… | |
Jogging update: six day streak going. Feeling pretty good. A few aches and pains, but no problems with my heart. | |
I’m reminded of something I read last year: every 26 miles equals one pound of weight (assuming no change in diet). I guess we’ll find out if that’s close to being true if I can keep up this pace for the rest of the month. I just weighed myself today for the first time in months and I’m back up to 330lbs. So after all my dieting for the last 18 months, I’ve only kept off seven of the 45lbs I lost. I think I’d be more disappointed if I wasn’t just happy to be still alive and kickin’. Every day is a bonus!! | |
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